Abstract: This invention relates to a method of providing lubricious surfaces, more particularly to a method of providing lubricious characteristics to skin surfaces that come into contact with other surfaces so as to prevent or treat chafing and/or irritation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for (1) reducing the number and severity of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (2) ameliorating the inflammation of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (3) improving the skin tone of a mammal, (4) treating skin disorders; (5) treating stress related skin diseases; (6) reducing stress and improving the emotional well being of an acne sufferer; (7) reducing sebaceous gland output; and (8) increasing compliance of the administration of anti-acne products. The method comprises the administration of a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for (1) reducing the number and severity of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (2) ameliorating the inflammation of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (3) improving the skin tone of a mammal, (4) treating skin disorders; (5) treating stress related skin diseases; (6) reducing stress and improving the emotional well being of an acne sufferer; (7) reducing sebaceous gland output; and (8) increasing compliance of the administration of anti-acne products. The method comprises the administration of a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition.

Abstract: The invention features a method for removing hair by: topically applying to an area of skin containing the hair a safe and effective amount of a composition containing at least one legume product; and exposing the area of skin to an effective amount of light to remove said hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for (1) reducing the number and severity of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (2) ameliorating the inflammation of acne lesions on the skin of a mammal; (3) improving the skin tone of a mammal, (4) treating skin disorders; (5) treating stress related skin diseases; (6) reducing stress and improving the emotional well being of an acne sufferer; (7) reducing sebaceous gland output; and (8) increasing compliance of the administration of anti-acne products. The method comprises the administration of a sensory regimen in an amount effective to downregulate the activity of the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis in combination with the administration of an anti-acne composition.